Applies paint, varnishes, stains and other coatings to interior and/or exterior surfaces with brush, roller or other tools.
Prepares surfaces for painting by removing old paint using paint removers, scrapers, wire brushes, or blowtorches. Fills nail holes, cracks, and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers using a caulking gun or a putty knife. Prepares paint and primers and matches colors. May prepare estimates of work time and cost. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Painter I skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Utilizing knowledge of various construction materials for selection and use in building projects, while considering sustainability, cost, and performance.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies common construction materials, including types of concrete, steel, and stone.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Participates in basic materials waste management practices on building sites.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs analysis on optimal building materials needed for construction and architectural projects.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Implements strategies to minimize building material waste and enhance construction sustainability.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the strategic organization of resources for the efficient production of building materials.
Skill definition-Interpreting and visualizing engineering drawings or designs to determine the requirements needed in assembling components and developing products.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how the use of technology has changed how we read blueprints.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Identifies and complies with correct drawing scale and orientation.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Performs product inspection by reading and interpreting blueprints according to specifications.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides hands-on guidance to staff in developing and reading computer-aided design blueprints.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes blueprint reading procedures to ensure parts met quality and specification requirements.
Skill definition-Adhering to all environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements to ensure safe and sustainable business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Documents the compliance requirements for environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Maintains records of business processes and workflows for environmental compliance monitoring.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Reviews and analyzes environmental compliance programs to identify improvement opportunities.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Manages our organization's environmental performance to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Generates alternative techniques to drive environmental compliance and business sustainability.
Skill definition-Establishing and implementing clear safety policies and procedures to effectively manage hazards and risks associated with the business operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance the safety policies and procedures in reducing occupational risks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Records performed tasks according to the specified safety policies and procedures.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Summarizes the details of safety procedures including the statement of policy and reduction of hazard practices.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the implementation of safety initiatives in adherence to established policies and procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops safety policies and procedures to control the risks associated with our business activities.
Skill definition-Ability to plan and organize activities, tasks, and resources to achieve business goals and objectives within timeframe and budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists ways to improve scheduling skills, including setting deadlines, using a planner and delegating tasks.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports the changes in scheduled appointments for management to review.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Uses organizational workforce models to determine schedules that meet operational commitments.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Organizes calendars for department personnel to set meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs an organizational timetable to keep track of all scheduled activities of employees.
Skill definition-A set of written instructions that describes the step-by-step activities to complete tasks in compliance with business standards and industry regulations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies our internal and external sources for the SOPs we need.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers information on workflows and business controlling points.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Maintains the accuracy of SOPs to provide consistent guidance in our workplace.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Leverages the use of SOPs to solve business and operation problems.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Keeps abreast of industry regulation and its effect on our internal SOPs.
There are 10 hard skills for Painter I, Building Materials, Blueprint Reading, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), etc.
2 general skills for Painter I, Environmental Compliance, Safety Policies and Procedures.
10 soft skills for Painter I, Scheduling, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Innovation, etc.
While the list totals 22 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Painter I, he or she needs to be proficient in Scheduling, be proficient in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and be proficient in Innovation.
